How do I apply for a Non-B visa through the Thai E-visa system while in Thailand?

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Hello, has anyone had experience applying for a visa through the Thai E-visa system? I’m applying for a Non-B visa to work as a teacher, and right now I have a tourist visa (TR). Do I need to fill out the application while I’m in Thailand, or do I have to go to a Thai consulate in another country? And how many days does it usually take to get the visa?

Ask Thailand · Answer

The application process for a Non-B visa through the Thai E-visa system can vary based on your current location. You have the option to apply from either Thailand or a Thai consulate in another country. Some users have reported that applying in person at a consulate (like those in Laos) can expedite the process, with potential approval within a day or two after submission. It’s important to have the correct documentation, especially from your employer, when applying. The timeframe for visa issuance can differ by location, and some expats suggest confirming rules as they can be inconsistent.

Chelsea ******** · Answer

I could be wrong

... But what's saying a person needs to stay? Surely you could apply online visa the evisa site IN that country and then enter Thailand without a visa, waiting for the evisa to be approved... Once approved you simply go out and re-enter....? Am I missing something?

Brad ******* · Answer

I applied for the 1 month ( and paid) extension before I left America, but when I arrived in Thailand they would not honor it.  They said that I needed to go to immigration after 1 month.  Buts whats funny is they honored my  one month extension last summer when the tourist visa was 1 month on arrival

Tod ********* · Answer

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Go to Vientiane or Savannakhet,

make SURE you have the correct documentation from your school to upload, apply online, go pay in person at the consulate and you should be approved in a day or two after that

those are the two fastest consulates in S/E Asia for "regular" Non-Imm visas (B, O, ED)

Lloyd ******** · Answer

You choose which country you want to apply from, you then enter that country and apply on line for the visa, you then wait in that country until the evisa is issued. Every country has different timelines for issuance. (Laos, you will have to visit the embassy only to pay, not submit paperwork).

How do I apply for a Non-B visa through the Thai E-visa system while in Thailand?

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